27/12/2015  Shatin  Race 11

CONSORT began only fairly. Shortly after the start, LOOKS LIKE THE CAT shifted out and inconvenienced VICTORIUS. From a wide barrier, MASTER CERAMIBO was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Near the 1100 Metres, GENERAL SHERMAN was awkwardly placed close to the heels of VICTORIUS. After this, GENERAL SHERMAN proved difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions when continuing to race close to the heels of VICTORIUS. Over the concluding stages, GENERAL SHERMAN was checked away from the heels of CONSORT. For the majority of the race, HIGH VOLATILITY travelled wide and without cover. When questioned regarding the performance of HERO LOOK, D Whyte stated that although the horse lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and consequently lost ground, this did not prejudice the chances of HERO LOOK in the early stages as he was able to shift across towards the rail and obtain a midfield position without having to ride the horse along. He said however that HERO LOOK did not travel on the bridle as it did at its last start and did not appear completely comfortable on the surface following some rain falling prior to the race. He added HERO LOOK came under pressure prior to the Home Turn and in the Straight lay in and, in his opinion, was disappointing. A veterinary inspection of HERO LOOK immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of SPICY SURE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. THEWIZARDOFOZ and BLIZZARD were sent for sampling.